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Little Sioux

Iowa · 170 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Little Sioux has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−22%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+15%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111401691982271990201020202024Little Sioux
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,575
−4%since 2000
from $20,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$200
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(7)
Diversity Score15.3%(26)
Diversity Score
15
+1235%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 36.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Sioux, Iowa?

Little Sioux, Iowa has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Sioux, Iowa?

The typical household in Little Sioux, Iowa earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Sioux, Iowa expensive?

In Little Sioux, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Little Sioux, Iowa?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Little Sioux, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Sioux, Iowa?

About 13.1% of people in Little Sioux, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Sioux, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Sioux, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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